Atlas of Improbable Places: A Journey to the World's Most Unusual Corners (Unexpected Atlases)
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Book Synopsis: ‘This engrossing book traverses the heights and depths, the beauty and terror, of our world.’ - THE OBSERVER Travis Elborough goes in search of the obscure and bizarre, the beautiful and arcane. His unique atlas shows you the modern world from surprising new vantage points. Discover the secret Soviet city of Zheleznogorsk and the church tower of San Juan Parangaricutiro, miraculously still standing as the sole survivor of a town sunk by lava. Explore the underground realms of Beijing and Berlin, dug for refuge and espionage, and the floating worlds of remote Palmerston and the macabre Island of Dolls. The truths and myths behind these hidden lairs, forgotten cities and improbable wonders are as varied as the destinations themselves. These curious places are not just extraordinary sights but reflections on our relationship with the world around us. ‘Atlas of Improbable Places has that rare, through-the-wardrobe quality. It is a delightful compendium of the strangest places on the planet.’- DAILY TELEGRAPH‘Understatedly expressive.’ - NEW YORK TIMES‘Deeply researched – and really worth your time.’ - GQ
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Looking to explore the world's most unusual corners? Look no further than the Atlas of Improbable Places: A Journey to the World's Most Unusual Corners. This engrossing book by Travis Elborough takes you on a captivating journey to discover obscure and bizarre locations that will leave you in awe. With stunning photographs and intriguing tales, this unique atlas gives you a fresh perspective of the modern world from surprising new vantage points. From the secret Soviet city of Zheleznogorsk to the macabre Island of Dolls, each destination is a reflection of our intricate relationship with the world around us.
Uncover forgotten cities, hidden lairs, and improbable wonders as you delve into the depths of the underground realms in Beijing and Berlin. Marvel at the church tower of San Juan Parangaricutiro, standing as the sole survivor of a town submerged in lava. Embark on a journey to remote Palmerston, a floating world that seems like a dream. The Atlas of Improbable Places transports you to these extraordinary sights, opening your eyes to the beauty and terror that coexist in our world.
Raved by critics, this book is truly a compendium of the strangest places on the planet. The DAILY TELEGRAPH praises its "rare, through-the-wardrobe quality," while the NEW YORK TIMES describes it as "understatedly expressive." GQ hails it as "deeply researched - and really worth your time." Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders that await you.
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